In real life, Grant abstains from drinking alcohol, as he has an alcohol intolerance. If he does drink alcohol he is violently sick for up to 24 hours. After casting him as an alcoholic man, the director made Grant drink a bottle of champagne and half a bottle of vodka during the course of a night so he could experience drunkenness.
This movie is the first time of actress Carrie-Anne Moss starring in a romantic comedy. This is also the actress' first feature film with a female director.
Love Hurts (2009) is a 2009 romantic comedy film with Richard E. Grant, Carrie-Anne Moss, Johnny Pacar, Jenna Elfman, Janeane Garofalo and Camryn Manheim. It was written and directed by Barra Grant.